sesquipedalian Synonyms
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sesquipedalian Meaning
sesquipedalian (n)
a very long word (a foot and a half long)
sesquipedalian (s)
given to the overuse of long words
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
sesquipedalian (a.)
Measuring or containing a foot and a half; as, a sesquipedalian pygmy; -- sometimes humorously applied to long words.
sesquipedalian Sentence Examples
- The author's sesquipedalian vocabulary rendered the novel inaccessible to casual readers.
- The orator's sesquipedalian speech lasted for hours, testing the patience of his audience.
- The sesquipedalian title of the book immediately suggested its academic nature.
- The student's sesquipedalian essay demonstrated a vocabulary well beyond his years.
- The sesquipedalian words flowed from the professor's mouth as if he were speaking a foreign language.
- The sesquipedalian nature of the legal document made it difficult to understand its true meaning.
- The sesquipedalian dialogue of the 19th-century playwright was a hallmark of the era's literary style.
- The sesquipedalian letter from the government agency left the recipient utterly confused.
- The sesquipedalian headline was designed to grab attention with its sheer length and complexity.
- The sesquipedalian nature of the professor's lectures made note-taking nearly impossible.
FAQs About the word sesquipedalian
a very long word (a foot and a half long), given to the overuse of long words, (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllablesMeasuring or containing a foo
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The author's sesquipedalian vocabulary rendered the novel inaccessible to casual readers.
The orator's sesquipedalian speech lasted for hours, testing the patience of his audience.
The sesquipedalian title of the book immediately suggested its academic nature.
The student's sesquipedalian essay demonstrated a vocabulary well beyond his years.
